NIFA requests applications for the Crop Protection and
Pest Management (CPPM) program for fiscal year (FY) 2024 to address critical
state, regional and national integrated pest management (IPM) needs to ensure
food security and respond effectively to other major societal pest management
challenges. The CPPM program supports projects that address these challenges
with IPM approaches developed by coordinated state, regional, and national
research, and extension efforts. The impact of these research and extension
efforts will be increased by the establishment of communication networks and
stakeholder participation in setting priorities. In FY 2024, NIFA will only
accept competitive applications for funding in the Applied Research and
Development Program (ARDP) and the Extension Implementation Program (EIP) areas
of CPPM. NIFA will fund current Regional Coordination Program (RCP) area
projects through continuation applications.
The CPPM program, through its three component program
areas (ARDP, EIP, and RCP), addresses overall IPM needs in the five following
focus areas as funding is available:
- Plant Protection Tools and Tactics. Need for
discovery, development, and introduction of new pest management tactics for use
in IPM systems. - Diversified IPM Systems. Need for long-term
sustainable solutions to pest management problems on a regional or national
scale.
Enhancing Agricultural Biosecurity. To develop and
maintain key information systems, networks, and decision support tools that
provide the knowledge infrastructure needed for early detection and the
application of science-based IPM systems for invasive, emerging and
high-consequence pests that threaten U.S. agriculture.
IPM for Sustainable Communities. Direct application of
IPM knowledge and expertise to address pest management challenges in
non-traditional settings such as urban structures, landscapes, and gardens,
homes, and schools.
Development of the Next Generation of IPM Scientists.
To develop pre-doctoral and post-doctoral education programs to prepare the
next generation of IPM scientists.
EIP applications must address three or more of the
following priorities:
- IPM Implementation in Agronomic and/or Specialty Crops.
IPM Implementation in Animal Agriculture.
IPM Implementation in Communities including Housing and
Schools.
IPM for Pollinator Health.
IPM for Pesticide Applicators.
IPM Support for Pest Diagnostic Facilities.
IPM in Public Health.- Other state-specific IPM needs.
Grant duration: 24-36 months Maximum award amount (EIP): Budgets must not exceed $300,000 per year and $900,000 per project. The limit of one application is for the 'Extension Implementation Program.'
Maximum award amount (ARDP): $200,000 (project director
from one state) or $325,000 (project
directors from more than one state). There are no limits on the number of applications for the ARDP program.
Match Required: Applicants for the ARDP and EIP areas
MUST provide matching contributions at minimum on a dollar-for-dollar basis for
all Federal funds awarded by the CPPM program.
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